Following
Jesus (Discipleship) Bible Study Lessons - Course A

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*8* For whom did King David pray? Answer: He prayed for
Solomon, who was David's .

*9* Why did Paul pray for Israel? Answer: Paul's prayer
for Israel was that they might be .

*10* For whom should we pray? (a) family members, (b)
people who mistreat us (enemies), (c) sick people, (d) church
members. Answer: .

*11* Why did Paul want Christians to pray for him? Answer:
He wanted prayer so he could boldly make known the mystery of
the .

*12* For whom did Paul pray? (a) his family, (b) church
elders, (c) the Christians to whom he was writing, (d) the
Pope. Answer: .

*13* Instead of worrying, what should be do? (a) give
thanks, (b) let our requests be made known to God, (c) both
of the preceding. Answer: .

*14* God's answers to prayer are compared to what? Answer:
They are like a father who gives good gifts to his .

*15* For what should we give thanks to God? Answer: We
should give thanks for .

*16,17,18&19* For each specific thing we should pray
about, you should list in the blank the number of the verse
where it is mentioned: (a) Forgiveness of sins -- Verse ; (b) Our
daily bread -- Verse ; (c) God's will to be done on
earth -- Verse ; (d) Deliverance from evil --
Verse .

*20&21* For whom was the church praying and why?
Answer: They prayed for because he was in the .

*22&23* We should pray for kings and rulers for what
purpose? Answer: We pray that we might lead a and
life.

*24* What did David pray for God to do for him? (a) guard
his mouth (speech), (b) give him wisdom, (c) send him money.
Answer: .

*25&26* We should pray for the teaching of God's word
because it needs what? Answer: Laborers for the and an open for God's word to be spoken.

*27* Jesus prayed that His disciples might be what? (a)
richer than other people, (b) one as He and His Father are
one, (c) a political majority, (d) all the preceding. Answer:
.

*28,29,30&31* For each specific thing we should pray
about, you should list on the answer sheet the number of the
verse where it is mentioned: (a) Strength and might -- Verse ; (b) Pleasing
to God -- Verse ; (c) Filled with knowledge --
Verse ;
(d) Fruitful in every good work -- Verse .

*35* Where did the prayer and singing in this passage
occur (note vv 19,23,26)? (a) at home, (b) in the temple, (c)
in church assemblies. Answer: .

*36* Where did Jesus say we should pray? Answer: We should
pray in our .

*37* When and where did Jesus pray? Answer: He prayed
before daybreak (in the early morning) in a place.

*38* When did Paul pray in this example? (a) when he went
to bed, (b) before a meal, (c) when he was seriously ill, (d)
all the preceding. Answer: .

*39* When did the Psalmist pray? (a) evening, (b) morning,
(c) at noon, (d) all the preceding. Answer: .

*40* How often did Daniel pray? Answer: Daniel prayed (give
a number) times a day.

*41* In what position was Nehemiah when he prayed? (a)
sitting, (b) standing, (c) kneeling, (d) lying down. Answer: .

*42* How is Jesus' position described? (a) He stood up, (b)
He sat down, (c) He knelt down. Answer: .

*43* These people's prayers were heard though they were in
what position? (a) kneeling, (b) standing, (c) sitting, (d)
lying down. Answer: .

*44* What did these people do when they prayed? (a) lifted
up their hands to God, (b) played on instruments of music, (c)
bowed their heads and prostrated themselves, (d) bowed before
statues of Mary. Answer: .

*45* What did Jesus do when He prayed? Answer: Jesus
looked toward .

*46* What was noteworthy about Hannah's prayer? (a) she
prayed to Baal, (b) she asked God for a new house, (c) she
prayed once a year at Easter, (d) she did not speak out loud.
Answer: .

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*47* Has this lesson challenged you to improve your
prayers?

*48* What topic(s) in this study was/were the most helpful
to you personally?

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